Windows XP Service Pack 2 review

7.3

Editors' Rating

4.8

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Verdict

We recommend installing Windows XP SP2, but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks... Read Full Review.

Pros

• New firewall
• Pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer
• New Security Center makes managing security programs easier

Cons

• Created conflicts with our notebook's wireless connection
• Some security enhancements won't work with current Intel hardware
• Download too large for dial-up users, and CDs will take weeks to arrive once they're available

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124 Members have reviewed this product

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Damn it sucks!

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Followed all directions!!!

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Stay away from this like its AIDS

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Becky Dobson

I'm tearing my hair out here

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6.5

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